THIS PAGE IS FOR ALL INFORMATION TO DO WITH THE PLAY THE CRUCIBLE. FOR INFORMATION TO DO WITH THE EXAM, INCLUDING OLD QUESTIONS, EXEMPLARS ETC., REFER TO TAB 2.1 (AS91098) ANALYSE SPECIFIED ASPECT(S) OF STUDIED WRITTEN TEXT(S), SUPPORTED BY EVIDENCE (4 CREDITS).
The Crucible by Arthur Miller
This is the page for the play The Crucible by Arthur Miller. We are studying this play as a written text choice for the 2.1 external 91098Analyse specified aspect(s) of studied written text(s), supported by evidence, which is worth 4 credits. In addition, the play is a starting point for one piece in our writing portfolio 91101Produce a selection of crafted and controlled writing, which is worth 6 credits.
REVISION
Here are the sheets on ASPECTS OF THE PLAY that you completed in class on Wednesday 15 October. Further down the page are brainstorms on ESSAY QUESTIONS and a CLASS PARAGRAPH constructed together.
HERE IS THE AUDIOBOOK! HERE THE PLAY! LEARN THE TEXT BY DIFFUSION (THANKS PIPPI!)
Revision continued
The Crucible class paragraph
I'm so sorry this is upside down! If anyone knows how to rotate on wikispaces, please email me. I've googled, I've searched, I've been defeated!
Technique toolbox for The Crucible (so you can ‘Analyse how’)
Allegory – A STORY THAT IS ABOUT SOMETHING BUT CAN REPRESENT SOMETHING ELSE – hidden meaning, usually political or moral
Narrative breaks/intrusion Stage directions The play as a tragedy Proctor as a tragic hero Dialogue Rising tension Relationships/characters
Symbolism - the noose, the poppet, the pen ('I sign my name to lies'), THE TITLE (can also talk about this individually) Language – extended metaphors; strong imagery Dramatic irony
In addition, have a look at the techniques that are discussed on this page. Should come with a disclaimer - this is likely to be VERY HELPFUL!!!!!
Don't forget that the title and its meaning(s) count(s) as a 'tool' or technique Miller uses.
Miller's title, The Crucible, is appropriate for the play. A crucible is a container made of a substance that can resist great heat ; a crucible is also defined as a severe test. Within the context of the play the term takes on a new meaning: not only is the crucible a test, but a test designed to bring about change or reveal an individual's true character. The witch trials serve as a metaphorical crucible, which burns away the characters' outer shells to reveal their true intentions and character beneath. Throughout the play, Miller carefully peels away the layers of each character so that the audience not only can identify the character's motivation, but also can reevaluate the character through his or her actions. In other words, the audience observes the character as he or she is tested, and the audience ultimately determines if he or she passes the test.
Proctor provides an excellent example. His affair with Abigail results in a fall from grace, not only with his wife Elizabeth, but also within himself. Proctor believes he is damned and cannot possibly regain Elizabeth's love and respect, not to mention his own self-respect and moral uprightness. Proctor is tested severely when he goes to the court to defend Elizabeth. In order to save his wife, he must publicly announce his sin and, therefore, lose his good name. Although he gives up his good name in court, he regains it at the end of the play by destroying his signed confession. The audience watches Proctor as the play progresses and judges his actions according to his motivations and reactions to the various "tests" through which he passes.
In the article, Miller mentions famous artist ESHER. This is the picture he is referring to.
Arthur Miller talks about writing The Crucible and the activities that were occurring in the 1950's in the USA.
MORE Arthur Miller talking about HUAC (the House of Un-American Activities Committee) and The Crucible
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Good Night and Good Luck
Here is a trailer for the film Good Night and Good Luck that some of the class watched whilst the rest were on the Biology trip in Term 1.
It addresses the HUAC trials and the bravery of one group of news-people who directly attacked McCarthy and his 'witch-hunt' for Communists in the USA during the 1950's. Please ask if you would like to view this over lunchtimes.
STUDENT CHARACTER SEMINARS
Don't forget the three lovely posters that are in Room 1, too!
The Crucible by Arthur Miller
This is the page for the play The Crucible by Arthur Miller. We are studying this play as a written text choice for the 2.1 external 91098 Analyse specified aspect(s) of studied written text(s), supported by evidence, which is worth 4 credits. In addition, the play is a starting point for one piece in our writing portfolio 91101 Produce a selection of crafted and controlled writing, which is worth 6 credits.
REVISION
Here are the sheets on ASPECTS OF THE PLAY that you completed in class on Wednesday 15 October. Further down the page are brainstorms on ESSAY QUESTIONS and a CLASS PARAGRAPH constructed together.HERE IS THE AUDIOBOOK! HERE THE PLAY! LEARN THE TEXT BY DIFFUSION (THANKS PIPPI!)
Revision continued
The Crucible class paragraph
I'm so sorry this is upside down! If anyone knows how to rotate on wikispaces, please email me. I've googled, I've searched, I've been defeated!Understanding quotes:
http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/crucible/quotes.htmlTRY THIS QUIZ! IT'LL HELP!
http://www.bookrags.com/studyguide-crucible/free-quiz.htmlHelpful videos for revision - last year's Year 12 page (scroll down to the bottom)
http://12lxl2013.wikispaces.com/2.1+and+2.4+The+Crucible+by+Arthur+MillerThemes in The Crucible
Exemplars of essay answer (ideas)
Technique toolbox for The Crucible
(so you can ‘Analyse how’)
Allegory – A STORY THAT IS ABOUT SOMETHING BUT CAN REPRESENT SOMETHING ELSE – hidden meaning, usually political or moral
Narrative breaks/intrusion
Stage directions
The play as a tragedy
Proctor as a tragic hero
Dialogue
Rising tension
Relationships/characters
Symbolism - the noose, the poppet, the pen ('I sign my name to lies'), THE TITLE (can also talk about this individually)
Language – extended metaphors; strong imagery
Dramatic irony
In addition, have a look at the techniques that are discussed on this page. Should come with a disclaimer - this is likely to be VERY HELPFUL!!!!!
http://suite101.com/article/the-crucible-by-arthur-miller-a310773
Don't forget that the title and its meaning(s) count(s) as a 'tool' or technique Miller uses.
Miller's title, The Crucible, is appropriate for the play. A crucible is a container made of a substance that can resist great heat ; a crucible is also defined as a severe test. Within the context of the play the term takes on a new meaning: not only is the crucible a test, but a test designed to bring about change or reveal an individual's true character. The witch trials serve as a metaphorical crucible, which burns away the characters' outer shells to reveal their true intentions and character beneath. Throughout the play, Miller carefully peels away the layers of each character so that the audience not only can identify the character's motivation, but also can reevaluate the character through his or her actions. In other words, the audience observes the character as he or she is tested, and the audience ultimately determines if he or she passes the test.
Proctor provides an excellent example. His affair with Abigail results in a fall from grace, not only with his wife Elizabeth, but also within himself. Proctor believes he is damned and cannot possibly regain Elizabeth's love and respect, not to mention his own self-respect and moral uprightness. Proctor is tested severely when he goes to the court to defend Elizabeth. In order to save his wife, he must publicly announce his sin and, therefore, lose his good name. Although he gives up his good name in court, he regains it at the end of the play by destroying his signed confession. The audience watches Proctor as the play progresses and judges his actions according to his motivations and reactions to the various "tests" through which he passes.
For more, go to
http://www.cliffsnotes.com/study_guide/literature/the-crucible/about.html
Arthur Miller talks about why he wrote The Crucible (from The Guardian newspaper in 2000)
In the article, Miller mentions famous artist ESHER. This is the picture he is referring to.
Arthur Miller talks about writing The Crucible and the activities that were occurring in the 1950's in the USA.
MORE Arthur Miller talking about HUAC (the House of Un-American Activities Committee) and The Crucible
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Good Night and Good Luck
Here is a trailer for the film Good Night and Good Luck that some of the class watched whilst the rest were on the Biology trip in Term 1.
It addresses the HUAC trials and the bravery of one group of news-people who directly attacked McCarthy and his 'witch-hunt' for Communists in the USA during the 1950's. Please ask if you would like to view this over lunchtimes.
STUDENT CHARACTER SEMINARS
Don't forget the three lovely posters that are in Room 1, too!